The famous Hollywood sign
originally spelled out something different.
What?

Q: The famous Hollywood sign originally spelled out something different. What?

HOLLYWOODLAND.. Built in 1923 as a property ad for a housing development called ‘Hollywoodland.’ Half the sign rotted; the city just kept the famous bit.

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HOLLYWOODLAND. — Built in 1923 as a property ad for a housing development called ‘Hollywoodland.’ Half the sign rotted; the city just kept the famous bit.